US gold hits one-month high on currency uncertainty

By IBT Staff Reporter On 04/06/10 AT 12:03 PM

NEW YORK, April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. gold rose to a one-month high on Tuesday in the face of a stronger dollar, boosted by safe-haven demand driven by currency uncertainties and worries about Greece and other euro-zone economies.

PLATINUM

* July PLN0 up $1.70 at $1,711.50 an ounce on better investment demand amid economic optimism. * Platinum group supported as U.S. auto sales jumped in March, also supported by positive economic data. * Spot platinum XPT= at $1,704 an ounce.

PALLADIUM

* June PAM0 up $3.10 at $511.10 an ounce on better outlook for global auto demand. * June contract extends gains after rising above $500 for first time since March 2008 on Monday. * Spot palladium XPD= at $508.50 an ounce.